MO HB370

Establishes two prostate cancer pilot programs within the Department of Health and Senior Services—one in an urban area and one in a rural area—subject to appropriations.

Eligible participants include uninsured men or economically challenged men (gross income up to 150% of federal poverty level) who are at least 50 years old, or those 35-49 years old at high risk for prostate cancer on physician advice or individual request.

Programs shall provide prostate cancer screening, referral and diagnostic services, treatment services for diagnosed patients, and outreach and education activities.

Grants shall be distributed to local health departments and federally qualified health centers to administer the programs.

Department must report to the governor and general assembly three years after implementation on the number of individuals screened and treated (including racial and ethnic data) and any cost savings from early detection; program automatically sunsets after six years unless reauthorized.